BY SIENNA BUCKLEY On November 12, the National Chinese Honor Society hosted Dumpling Day after school in the main cafeteria. The event offered a fun way to experience Chinese culture through food. Dumpling Day sought to showcase the role of food in Chinese culture and the sense of community it creates. “Food is such an important part of Chinese culture, and, from my experience, there’s something really special aboutContinue reading “Dumplings done right”
Category Archives: Clubs
Marching Champions
BY DAYAMI VILORIA Social Media Director The Marching Knights completed a memorable season, finishing with many victories and highlights. On November 8, the Knights won the US Bands Bands Group I Open State Championship and earned wins for Best Music, Best Visual, and Best Percussion. For the first time in 13 years, the Knights won the National Championship by earning a score ofContinue reading “Marching Champions”
Harvest for the community
BY SAFIJA SHATKU Clubs Editor The Community Care Club hosted Harvest for Care, their first event of the year, on November 19. Around 75 attendees and club members fundraised for the Old Bridge Food Bank, listened to the guest speaker, played games, and more. Together students raised over $350 and donated nonperishables like canned and boxed foods for the food bank. “I really connect with theContinue reading “Harvest for the community”
Over the Moon for Mooncakes
BY LISA TOOLEY The National Chinese Honors Society led the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration on October 6 during both lunch periods. The Chinese Honor Society, headed by a new president this year, helped set up and run this event. The Mid-Autumn Festival did not only share food; it also shared culture. “It’s always fun to seeContinue reading “Over the Moon for Mooncakes”
Marching to 1st Place
BY ANALISE SAINVIL The Marching Band has carried a wave of momentum through their fall season, taking first place at competitions in Edison, Monroe, and Hillsborough while earning top honors in music, visual performance, and overall effect. The team’s success early in the season inspired even more focus at rehearsals. “Placing first was extremely rewardingContinue reading “Marching to 1st Place”
Return of late buses
BY SAFIJA SHATKU Clubs Editor Last school year, the Board of Education removed all late buses for after-school activities due to budget issues. Starting in October, the 4pm late bus will run every Wednesday. The announcement of the return of late buses, even just on Wednesdays, relieved students and teachers greatly. “It was like theContinue reading “Return of late buses”
Bingo brings the buzz
BY AMYAH GONZALEZ On October 7, underclassmen gathered in the cafeteria to have a great night with friends and take their shot at winning various prizes. This event, hosted by the Student Senate, gave attendees a warm welcome to high school. Organizer and student senate supervisor Lori Obdyke made the decision to limit the eventContinue reading “Bingo brings the buzz”
Freshmen get a taste of France at Maloney’s
BY MARIAMI PANTSULAIA On April 30, several freshmen French classes attended a field trip to the Maloney’s restaurant on Main Street in Matawan. Students had a chance to experience new food and another culture, while having fun with their friends. Students tasted foods they had never tried before, such as chicken liver, which turned outContinue reading “Freshmen get a taste of France at Maloney’s”
Students enjoy delicious crepes
BY ATLEY GABRIEL The French Honor Society hosted the La Fête des Crêpe event on April 28 in the courtyard. The event featured crepes made by the FHS using a variety of ingredients such as chocolate syrup, strawberries, whip cream, etc. The students enjoyed their crepes while spending time with friends. Before the event, theContinue reading “Students enjoy delicious crepes”
JSU rises to the occasion with annual Challah Bake
BY SAFIJA SHATKU On May 14, the Jewish Student Union held their second annual Challah Bake, an event where students took on the challenge of making challah, a traditional Jewish bread. Around 30 students and faculty gathered to learn about challah and the steps it takes to bake challah. JSU used this event to educateContinue reading “JSU rises to the occasion with annual Challah Bake”
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